NHTSA Recall 14V174000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V174000; Date: Apr. 4, 2014
A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Mazda Tribute; 2002 Mazda Tribute; 2003 Mazda Tribute; 2004 Mazda Tribute
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 109,000
Recall Summary:
Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 tribute vehicles manufactured may 22, 2000, through December 19, 2003, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.
How to Fix:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on may 29, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7514d.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 29, 2014
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